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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.99, 1,091.26 and 459.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.99, 1,091.26 and 459.35 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.99 : 1,091.26 = 459.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.99/1,091.26 = 459.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.99x = 1,091.26 × 459.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.99x = 501,270.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,270.28/790.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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